8-Day Florida Sunshine Tour from Miami: Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Everglades, Gainesville and Crystal River

What you'll experience

Highlights

8 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Hometown - Miami

   Welcome to Miami! This Metropolis, known for its hospitality, white sandy beaches of South Beach, the Salsa music and the world's largest International Cruise ship port, greets you upon exiting the airport terminals. Upon arrival, transfer independently via hotel shuttle bus to your Miami Hotel, where you will meet the ATI Tour Director at the hospitality desk between the hours of 14:00pm and 20:00pm.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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   Day 2 — Miami - Orlando

   Depart on a short morning city tour and see some of Miami Beach's attractions, including the Art Deco District marked by the pastel hued buildings
   with intricacies and impressive craftmanship that went into each building during the nineteen thirties. This architectural style became well known during this time and is found in other major US cities as well. Continue north to the State of Florida's most well-known city for amusement parks and themed attractions, Orlando. The city, home to Walt Disney World, Sea World and of course Universal Studios and many others, was at one point the fastest developed and growing region during the 1970s. Join your fellow travelers tonight for a local dinner and show. (Optional)

   

   Art Deco District

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Hilton New Orleans Riverside
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   Day 3 — Orlando

   Today is your day at leisure. Enjoy exploring the entertainment complex of Walt Disney World or see Orca's at SeaWorld Orlando or peek behind the scenes at Universal Studios Orlando or Disney's Hollywood Studios (attractions and transportation not included). Your ATI Tour Director will be available to assist with planning your day.

   

   SeaWorld Orlando

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Magnolia Bluffs, BW Signature Collection
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   Day 4 — Orlando - Kennedy Space Center (Optional Tour) - St. Augustine

   This morning with an early start, you will be traveling eastbound towards Cape Canaveral where those that signed up for the tour to Kennedy Space Center (optional) will be dropped off and those not participating will spend time this morning at Coco Beach. After lunch (not included) you will continue northeast to St. Augustine, the nations' oldest settlement. Settled by the Spanish in 1565, it still has that old world Spanish influence today, marked by architecture and cobble stone streets and of course Castillo de San Marcos fortress.

   

   Kennedy Space Center

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown
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   Day 5 — St. Augustine - Crystal River - Clearwater/Tampa Bay

   This morning you will depart westbound and travel towards Gainesville, home of the Florida State University and named after a US Army officer Edmund Gaines who serviced during the war of 1812 and the Seminole Wars within Florida. The journey continues through the center of the state via Ocala to Crystal River. Once in Crystal River you will visit the Three Sisters' Springs known for beautiful scenery, and the springs with the most interesting color combinations. Manatees have been spotted at the Three Sisters' Springs so keep an eye out for them! (admission included) You continue along the coast to the Clearwater/Tampa Bay region and visit the beach before arriving at the hotel.

   

   Crystal River

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel / Best Western Suites Near Opryland
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   Day 6 — Clearwater/Tampa Bay - Sarasota - Naples

   Travel south along the coast to Sarasota. At one time home to the Ringling brothers, who became famous through their years of running a successful and popular circus. Sarasota became their favorite winter residence, followed by many others who turned the city into one of the most sought-after communities filled with fine dining and upscale boutiques. Continuing along the gulf coast, passing Ft. Myers, where both Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were among the residents in the city's past.
   As you approach Naples, the destination of the day, you have experienced many different beach communities along the way including Ft. Myers Beach, and Bonita Springs, where many visitors and residents alike enjoy the beach and the warm waters of the Mexican Gulf. Enjoy a brief visit to Naples before reaching your hotel.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel / Best Western Suites Near Opryland
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   Day 7 — Naples - Everglades - Key West

   A short drive southbound will take you to the Everglades where an exciting airboat ride awaits you and where you will learn about the Everglades and its National Park. This wetland is home to many species of wildlife, including the blue Heron, Pelicans and of course the Alligator. Enjoy the airboat ride and the safari park. (Admission included). After the visit to the Everglades your adventure continues back towards Miami but then following Highway 1 south across the keys passing Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon before reaching your overnight stop in Key West.
   Key West is the southernmost city in the contiguous United States and is only 90 miles away from Cuba. Attracting many visitors a year, Key West was also home to individuals like American novelist Ernest Hemingway, American Playwright and Screenwriter Tennessee Williams and the 33rd US President Harry Truman. Join your fellow group members tonight on the catamaran boat ride, "Commotion on the Ocean" (Optional tour) to witness the beautiful sunsets Key West is known for.

   

   Everglades National Park

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North
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   Day 8 — Key West - Miami - Departure

   Before we journey back to Miami, enjoy a morning at leisure to explore the Key West community some more by yourself. Or take an optional Conch Train tour across the Island to learn more interesting facts. This morning is also a good opportunity for last-minute souvenir shopping before you return to Miami. The tour concludes upon arrival at the Miami Hotel at approximately 18:00pm.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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